What are some differences between hyenas and jackals?

They are not even vaguely related. Both will scavenge, but spotted hyenas at least hunt most of their own food and aardwolves eat two species of termites. Jackals scavenge a lot, but also hunt rodents and other small animals and birds. read more

Jackals scavenge a lot, but also hunt rodents and other small animals and birds. Jackals, like most canids, live in mated pairs (sometimes along with older offspring). Hyenas have different social arrangements -- aardwolves live in mated pairs too, but all three of the other species seem to be female-dominant. read more

Hyena vs Jackal Hyena and jackal are often confusingly understood animals due to the similarities in their ecological aspects. However, these are two different types of animals with some interesting and considerable differences between them. read more

Coyotes live in north and central America, and Jackals live only in Africa. Coyotes are about twice the size of a jackal, and the Wolf is about two times the size of a coyote, and MUCH heavier. Jackals are roughly the size of the red fox. Hyenas are slightly larger than coyotes, and have slouched backs, spots, and roundish ears. Hyenas live in Africa. read more

Both will scavenge, but spotted hyenas at least hunt most of their own food and aardwolves eat two species of termites. Jackals scavenge a lot, but also hunt rodents and other small animals and birds. Jackals, like most canids, live in mated pairs (sometimes along with older offspring). read more

The brown hyena is mainly a scavenger, eating the remains of large mammals. Other food sources include fruit, eggs, insects, and rodents. During certain times of the year, species members may derive up to half of their diet from vegetation. In addition, brown hyenas are found along shorelines, scavenging dead crabs, fish, and seals. read more